Basil vs Azel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Girl #6,357 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal, kingly"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, reserved"

Origin: Hebrew

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Basil Rank #6,357

Azel Rank #3,542

Azel is more popular, ranked #3542 vs #6357 for Basil.

Is Basil or Azel more popular?

Azel is more popular, ranked #3542 compared to Basil at #6357 in the United States.

What do Basil and Azel mean?

Basil means "royal, kingly" (Greek origin). Azel means "noble, reserved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Basil and Azel boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a girl name. Azel is primarily a boy name.